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A Day in the Life of Older Adults: Substance Use Facts

Description:

This report presents facts about substance use among adults age 65 and older, including information on substance use on an average day, receipt of substance use treatment, and emergency department (ED) visits. This paper draws upon three SAMHSA data collections: the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), the Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS), and the Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN).

Publication Date:
May 11, 2017
Collection Date:
2007-2014
Data Source:
National Survey on Drug Use and Health, Drug Abuse Warning Network, Treatment Episode Data Set
Report Type:
Short Report

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